NMAT Registration 2026 - NMAT Form, Exam Dates, Fee, Documents Required and Complete Guide

NMAT by GMAC is a national-level exam for management aspirants. NMAT 2026 registration process is scheduled to commence in the first week of August 2026 at mba.com/nmat. It must be noted that NMAT, which is being administered by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), is one of the most sought-after MBA entrance examinations in India that is recognised by more than 50 leading B-schools like NMIMS Mumbai, TAPMI, SPJIMR and KJ Somaiya. In order to offer students an edge, candidates are allowed to take the NMAT exam thrice within a testing cycle.

NMAT Registration Process 2026 Important Dates

NMAT 2026 Registration Fee

Note – The recommended browsers to register for NMAT are the updated versions such as Google Chrome 50-69, Mozilla Firefox 50-61, Safari iOS and Internet Explorer 8+. 

NMAT 2026 Exam Modes – Choose Carefully Before Registering

NMAT 2026 offers candidates two modes for examination. The candidate must select an exam mode carefully because it cannot be edited after registering a slot.

1. Test Centre Mode (In-Person) - Students will be allowed to go to a GMAC-authorised test centre of their choice. Test centres are provided across more than 80+ cities in India which include all major metro cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune, and Ahmedabad along with Tier 2 cities as well. The test centre mode works on a 'first come first serve' basis so students are advised to book early.

2. Home Mode (Online Proctored) – NMAT 2026 can be taken by candidates from the convenience of their homes through online proctoring. All that a student needs to have for this mode is a reliable broadband internet connection, webcam, microphone and a well-lit and quiet room.

NMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026

The eligibility criteria for NMAT 2026 vary from one institute to another institute that accepts the NMAT scores. Some of the common eligibility criteria for NMAT are as follows - 

• Candidates should have completed their bachelor’s degree program in any stream.

• Minimum 50% marks in the bachelor’s degree program.

• Last year graduate candidates can also appear for the NMAT exam.

How to Fill NMAT 2026 Application Form? Step-by-Step Guide

Registration for NMAT is simple and speedy. Just follow these steps - 

1. Create Your Account

• Visit the official NMAT website mba.com/nmat and click Create your NMAT Account.

• Use a valid email address.

• Enter your details in the Manage NMAT Profile.

2. Check Your Email

• To find the verification email check your spam and inbox.

• To validate your account follow the guidelines.

• Click Resend Email Verification on the NMAT site if you don't receive the email.

3. Complete Your NMAT Profile and Application

• Click the Candidate Dashboard after logging onto the NMAT Dashboard.

• Fill out the application.

• Make sure your name and birthdate match those on your picture ID.

• To transmit your scores for free select up to five institutions. Additional schools are ₹400 plus taxes per school.

• Upload a fresh photograph taken in the last 6 months.

• Pay the registration fee. For assistance email [email protected]. 

Documents Required for NMAT 2026 Registration

1. Personal Information - Name, gender, proof of identity details, nationality, native language, DOB (date of birth) and category of candidate (general or reserved), names of father & mother.

2. Contact Information - Mobile number, main email ID, secondary email ID, alternative mobile number and complete address including country, state, city and PIN code.

3. Education Details - Highest level of education obtained, country of undergraduate studies, name of the university, name of the college, specialisation, mode of obtaining degree (full time/distance), year of graduation and grade/percentage.

4. Work Experience Details -  Kind of Employment full-time or part-time, Industry or Domain of employment and total work experience considered till 1 July 2026.

5. Preferences for B-Schools - Candidates can choose 5 B-schools free of charge. Starting from the 6th preference onwards, candidates have to pay ₹300 per B-school and this will get added automatically to the payment screen.

NMAT 2026 Login - How to Access Your Dashboard

Once you register for NMAT 2026 you can perform all your future activities like test scheduling, choosing mode of examination, downloading admit card, booking retest and viewing scorecard via NMAT by GMAC Candidate Dashboard.

Login Process

1. Go to mba.com/exams/nmat 

2. Click on "Already Registered? Login Here" 

3. Provide your registered email ID and password

4. If required complete the security check process

5. You will get access to the NMAT Candidate Dashboard

What You Can Do from the NMAT Test Dashboard?

• Book/Edit Exam Slot - Arrange exam schedule including date, time, mode and venue.

• Download Admit Card - Available within 24 hours of fee payment. A new admit card should be downloaded for each attempt.

• Reschedule Exam - Reschedule the exam by changing its date, time or test centre within 72 hours prior to the exam.

• Book Retake - Available post the first attempt and with a minimum interval of 15 days between valid attempts.

• Update Profile - Update your profile with changes in phone number, mailing address etc except locked details.

• Score Report - Available within 48 hours of the exam

• Score Report - Send scores to additional B-schools apart from the first five free preferences.

Forgot Your Password? 

If you forget your password, click ‘Forgot Password’ in the login screen, provide your registered email ID and GMAC will send you a link for password recovery. Login assistance can be provided by writing to [email protected] mentioning GMAC ID.

NMAT Registration 2026 For Individuals With Disabilities

If the candidate is disabled and needs any special help for taking up the NMAT test then they can seek accommodation while registering for the test. GMAC will process their request and make appropriate arrangements if granted.

Who Can Apply for NMAT 2026

Applicants with the below-listed disabilities can apply for the NMAT 2026 registration -

• Learning disabilities

• Physical or systemic disabilities

• Psychological conditions

• Vision or hearing impairments

• ADHD or related disorders

Assistance Provided by NMAT By GMAC Authority

• Additional time to take the NMAT exam

• Increased font size

• Wheelchair-accessible facility

• Permission to bring medical equipment like an inhaler, glucose level testing etc.

• Permission for visually impaired to bring a Reader/Scribe and a Physical Disability to bring a Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Note - All need to be pre-approved and have a valid photo ID.

How to Make Accommodation Requests?

Step 1 - At the Time of Registration

• Click "Yes" under "Are you differently abled?"

• Choose disability type and support needed.

• Write a short explanation of max 250 words.

Step 2 - Upload Documents

• Reader/scribe/PCA consent forms and agreement if necessary.

• Medical proof of disability

• You can upload documents again and again but try to do all at once.

Step 3 - GMAC Review

• Your registration will be held in place for about 15 days while GMAC reviews your request.

• You will get an email with one of the following statuses:

• Approved - Pay the NMAT exam fee and schedule an exam slot at a test centre of your choice.

• Not Approved - Schedule a regular exam slot. Reasons will be given.

• More Information Needed - GMAC will tell you what more documents to give.

NMAT Exam Retake 2026 - Everything You Need to Know

NMAT retake provides an opportunity to take the test during the same testing cycle. Important notes -

• Candidate is allowed to give the NMAT exam up to three times in one testing cycle to improve their scores on the NMAT exam.

• A minimum 15 days' gap is necessary between two valid NMAT tests.

• If there was a No Show or NDA refused or incomplete test then the candidate can give another try after 24 hours.

• Maximum marks among all three attempts are taken into consideration by most B-schools.

• Only the first attempt mark is taken into consideration by NMIMS, Mumbai. 

NMAT Exam Rescheduling 2026

NMAT rescheduling allows candidates to change their test date, time or test location up to 72 hours before the scheduled exam. For that purpose, the students need to log into their NMAT portal, click on reschedule and then make payment of ₹1200.

NMAT 2026 Additional Phase Registration

As per previous year’s pattern, GMAC offers an NMAT Additional Phase in January providing applicants another chance to write the test. For the NMAT 2026 session the additional phase will take place in January 2027 with a registration period of 5 to 7 days starting from December 2026 to January 2027.

Important Note - The cost of appearing in the additional phase is the same ₹3000+taxes. Yet it needs to be considered that some universities such as NMIMS University and other prominent B-schools shut down their MBA programmes admission applications in January 2027.

Common Mistakes to Avoid During NMAT 2026 Registration

1. Mismatch between Name and Date of Birth with ID Proof - This is the most common reason for candidate rejection during exam day. Your name and date of birth as mentioned on the NMAT application form 2026 should precisely match your ID proof such as Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Driving Licence or Voter ID. Missing out even a single letter or number will get you disqualified from the exam with no refund of NMAT registration fees 2026 either. Your name and date of birth cannot be changed once registered.

2. Use of Invalid Photograph - The GMAC expects that you upload a recent colour photograph of yourself with a minimum file size of 1 MB and in a JPEG format.

3. Exam Mode Selection without Verification of Infrastructure - Once slot booking is done, the exam mode can no longer be changed. If you have chosen Online Proctored Mode then it’s imperative that you check your broadband speed, webcam, microphone facility, room privacy and backup power supply before booking this mode of examination. Before selecting this mode take a test from pages.talview.com/securebrowser 

4. Final Day of Registration - Slots are provided on a first come first serve basis and due to high server traffic at the last day of registration, you might not get the preferred slots. Get your slots booked within the first two weeks of availability (From early August 2026).

5. B-Schools Selection Without Research - The five B-school score reports are not available unless you pay ₹400 + GST for each additional B-school selection. Register for shortlisting your preferred top 5 B-schools which accept NMAT scores.

6. Loss of the Confirmation Email and GMAC ID - A GMAC ID is provided by GMAC after registration and this ID is essential to submit the B-school applications especially for B-schools like NMIMS that ask for a GMAC ID during the application process.